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HVAC Technician salary in Ohio
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Ohio earned $23.27 to $37.59 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $47.26 or more.1 The median is 2% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $18.57
- 25th
- $23.27
- Median
- $30.06
- 75th
- $37.59
- 90th
- $47.26
- 10th
- $38,630
- 25th
- $48,410
- Median
- $62,510
- 75th
- $78,190
- 90th
- $98,310
Which Ohio cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Columbus has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $30.98 an hour; Canton-Massillon has the lowest, $28.32.1
- Columbus$30.98
- Cleveland$30.19
- Dayton–Kettering$30.05
- Toledo$30.03
- Cincinnati$29.92
- Youngstown–Warren$29.45
- Akron$29.37
- Lima$29.30
The 10 largest of 12 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Ohio?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $98,310 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Ohio?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Ohio earned $18.57 an hour or less ($38,630 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.27 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Ohio?
Projections Central expects Ohio to go from 14,620 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 15,690 in 2034, a change of 7.4%, with about 1,360 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14,620 | 15,690 | 7.4% | 1,360 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Ohio?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Ohio. General contractors have the highest median, $38.26 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $38.26 | $79,580 | 23,640 |
| Electricians | $31.11 | $64,700 | 28,950 |
| Plumbers | $30.45 | $63,330 | 16,390 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.06 | $62,510 | 14,150 |
| Roofers | $23.74 | $49,390 | 4,610 |
Where to train in Ohio
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Ohio, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)